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President Ramaphosa to attend AU-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, attend the African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025.

The Summit takes place from 13 to 15 August 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

The Summit supports implementation of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) that was adopted in February 2021 during the 34th ordinary session of the African Union Summit by the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government.

The Summit is convened in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency under the theme “Solidarity. Equality. Sustainability”.

This landmark Summit aims to close Africa’s US$30 billion annual water investment gap by bringing together African Heads of State, G20 representatives, Global investors, ministers, private sector leaders, and development institutions.

The Summit is jointly organised by South Africa, the African Union, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD) and the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa.

Together, these partners are mobilising the political momentum, financial capital, and institutional partnerships needed to deliver climate-resilient water and sanitation for all.

Delegates will participate in high-level dialogues, engage in project matchmaking sessions, and contribute to a Declaration on Water Investments that will influence both continental and global development agendas-including preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.

NB: The media accreditation process, as facilitated by Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation, has been finalised, and is now closed. 


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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Deputy President Mashatile to deliver a keynote address at the P20 Women’s Parliament
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Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, deliver a keynote address at the hybrid sitting of the P20 Women’s Parliament, scheduled to take place from 13 – 14 August at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chambers in Parliament, Cape Town. 

The event will be held under the theme “ Accelerating Equality, Sustainability and Shared Growth: Correcting the gender redistribution bias of growth and development - through the Women's Charter,  the MTDP and the 2025 G20 Development ”. It serves as a platform to advance gender equality, inclusive development, and women’s empowerment.

As a build-up to the 11th P20 Speakers’ Summit, this platform seeks to align to the priorities and objectives of the Group of Twenty (G20) and P20 priorities, to ensure strategic emphasis on the acceleration and implementation of South Africa’s transformation agenda.

It will bring together Members of Parliament, leaders of civil society, international delegates, women’s rights advocates, and youth representatives to reflect on the legacy of the Women’s Charter and drive forward a unified agenda for women’s empowerment in the context of both national transformation and global cooperation.

The Deputy President is expected to highlight the pivotal role that has been played by women over the last seven decades, to advance gender transformation in South Africa. 

Details of the Deputy President’s address are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Time: 09:55

The address will be live streamed on PresidencyZA platforms.


Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Presidency statement on National Dialogue costs
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The Presidency has noted media reports on the cost of the National Dialogue and specifically the first National Convention set to take place on 15-16 August 2025. 

The Presidency wishes to confirm that all budgetary processes regarding the National Convention are consistent with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

The Inter-Ministerial Committee, which is chaired by Deputy President Paul Mashatile and comprises all relevant government departments to coordinate government’s contribution towards the National Dialogue, has been working to mobilise resources for the convention and manage costs. 

As a response to the call for collaboration with other stakeholders to reduce the costs of the National Dialogue, UNISA has offered to host the first National Convention and provide associated goods and services free of charge.

As it stands, venues have been secured for the plenary, two overflow venues with livestreaming, 10 breakaway venues, dining area and work areas. In addition, UNISA is providing facilities for an Operations Centre, which has been running over the past week, catering, ushers, AV services, printing of discussion documents, signage, conference bags, notepads, pens and WiFi. 

The costs of the first convention are being funded from the existing budgets of NEDLAC and the Presidency for secretariat support, communications and logistics. The provisions in the Appropriation Act and the PFMA will be used to reimburse the Department of Employment and Labour and NEDLAC in the Adjustments Budget later this year.

All procurement and management of public funds will adhere to the PFMA and applicable Treasury Regulations. All funds will be accounted for through the normal public finance mechanisms.

Donations have been received for the National Dialogue digital platform. Some goods and services, such as the venue, screens for public viewing, and rail and road transport, are being provided at no cost. 

The reduced costs associated with the hosting of the National Dialogue and the funding plan are done with the intention to reduce the cost to the fiscus.

The Presidency is committed to supporting the first National Convention to kick-start the citizen-led and inclusive National Dialogue.

The total budget for the National Dialogue will be developed as the structure and form of the community dialogues are finalised by the Convention, and will depend on in-kind contributions, donations and other resources that can be mobilised. 

 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Statement by The Presidency on preparations for the National Convention
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In preparation for the first National Convention of the National Dialogue process, President Cyril Ramaphosa met on Thursday 7 August 2025 with representatives of the interim Preparatory Task Team (PTT), which has been given the responsibility of organising the convention and preparing for the public dialogues that will take place thereafter.
 
At the meeting, the representatives reported to the President that the members of the PTT were divided on a number of issues, including the state of readiness of the PTT to deliver the National Convention as scheduled to take place on 15 August 2025.
 
Members of the PTT representing some of the Foundations involved in the initial planning of the National Dialogue argued that the National Convention should be postponed to a later date.
 
President Ramaphosa said he understood the National Convention to be a call to action for citizens to lead an inclusive dialogue on the challenges facing the country.
 
“Ever since we announced the date of the first National Convention, South Africans from all parts of society have been getting ready to take part in the local conversations that will follow. There is a great desire to get involved and be heard.”
 
President Ramaphosa said that although challenges have been experienced, it was essential that the first National Convention proceed on 15 August 2025.
 
“The National Convention must happen so that South Africa’s people can take ownership and control of the National Dialogue. Invitations have gone out to organisations across the country and delegates are preparing themselves to attend the convention. It is at the National Convention that the people of South Africa will take over and run with the National Dialogue process,” he said.
 
As a consequence of the divisions within the PTT and the decision to proceed with the National Convention as scheduled, some of the Foundations have indicated that they would step back from organising the event and participation in the PTT. They told the President they nevertheless remained committed to the National Dialogue process and would continue to encourage participation.
 
President Ramaphosa expressed appreciation for the role played by the Foundations in initiating, championing and driving the National Dialogue. While he expressed regret at their withdrawal from this part of the preparations, he was encouraged by their intention to continue to play a meaningful role in the National Dialogue as it unfolds.
 
On Friday 8 August 2025, the President met with the co-chairs, deputy chairs and the secretary of the Eminent Persons Group. These are prominent South Africans who have accepted appointment by the President as volunteers who will use their standing and expertise to act as guarantors of the National Dialogue.
 
The meeting with the leadership of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) reflected broadly on progress towards the National Convention.  
 
The EPG emphasised the need for the inclusivity and credibility of the National Dialogue process. They also called for more effective coordination, governance as well as improved communication.
 
“The National Dialogue is a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring all South Africans together to resolve our challenges and build a better future. The Eminent Persons Group stands ready to play its part in making this a reality,” said Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, co-chairperson of the Eminent Persons Group.
 
Above all, the EPG members reaffirmed their commitment to voluntarily use their influence and expertise to ensure that the first National Convention laid a firm foundation for an inclusive and vibrant national conversation.
 
The first National Convention, which will bring together 200 organisations from 33 different sectors, will kickstart the National Dialogue process, by among others:
 

  • Endorsing the need for and value of a National Dialogue
  • Outlining key themes for discussion in the National Dialogue process
  • Agreeing on the approach and modalities for the public dialogues
  • Finalising the establishment of a broadly representative Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of the National Dialogue going forward

 
The National Convention will be a call to action for citizens to lead an inclusive dialogue on the challenges facing the country. The National Dialogue itself will take the form of public dialogues in localities and within various sectors across the country.
 
To this end and in light of the difficulties within the PTT, the convention organising team has been reorganised and is being reinforced by various social partners and civil society formations. This will ensure that the National Convention is successfully held from 15 August 2025 and the National Dialogue process can begin.

 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of Women’s Day
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Programme Director,
Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Sindiswa Chikunga,
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Premier of Limpopo, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba,
Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality, Cllr Pule Shayi,
MEC’s
Community, religious and traditional leaders present,
Representatives of political parties,
Residents of Limpopo and of the Mopani District Municipality
Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Fellow South Africans
 
Dumelang. Avuxeni. Ndi Matsheloni. Lotjhani. Sanibonani. Goeie môre. Molweni. 
Good morning.
Greetings to all the women of South Africa. It is an honour to be here in Limpopo to celebrate Women’s Day with our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our daughters. 
We, the fathers, grandfathers, uncles and sons of our nation celebrate alongside you today. 
We honour you, we pay tribute to - the ones who are the very fabric of our nation. 
Men and women complement each other. We are equal. Under our constitution. Before the law. And so should it be in our homes, in our communities, in our marriages and in our families. 
When a woman is empowered – everyone gets empowered.  When women prosper, we all prosper. When women rise, we all rise. 
Today we pay tribute to all women of South Africa – Izimbokodo. Our Helpers. Our Anchors. The possessors of unique empathy, kindness and compassion.
 
On this day we pay homage to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on the 9th of August 1956 to protest against the extension of the pass laws.
Men were already subjected to the humiliation of carrying the dreaded dompas but it took women who were considered as minors at the time to stop the apartheid government in its oppressive tracks. 
 
As we commemorate Women’s Day and Women’s Month, we salute the achievements of women over the years, including their pivotal role in transforming the nation, and in contributing to socio-economic development. 
 
This celebration is also a clarion call to accelerate the role of women in the economy and empower them as well as tackle the complex barriers, such as poverty, inequality and unemployment, that hinder their development. 
 
The theme for this year’s Women’s Month celebration is: “Building Resilient Economies for All”
 
The overarching purpose of this commemoration is to promote women’s participation and representation in leadership and the economy. 
 
It is focused on advancing women’s access to decent work, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and care infrastructure. It reinforces the paradigm that resilient economies are those that are inclusive, equitable and gender responsive. 
 
As government, we have enacted robust policies to increase women's participation in the workforce and bridge the gender pay gap. 
 
These developments indicate South Africa’s resolute drive towards establishing gender parity. We have consistently grown the number of women taking on leadership and decision-making roles.
 
The heroic women of 1956 and many others paved the way for equal rights, including gender equality and empowerment. 
 
Their courageous actions culminated in the creation of a non-sexist, non-racial state cemented through our constitution, and policies and legislation that advance women’s social and economic development. 
 
There is greater inclusion of women in every sector of the economy, including leadership positions. Over a quarter of top managers in the private sector are women. Today, South Africa ranks second out of the G20 countries in terms of female representation. Forty-two per cent of our MP’s are women, this is higher than a number of developed countries.
 
This is progress. But it is not enough. We cannot rest until we have achieved gender equality throughout society.
 
Today the women of our country continue to reap the benefits of the changes that were ushered in through the brave actions of the women of 1956.
 
Over the years government has accelerated women’s access to basic services, including social welfare provisions and economic opportunities, lifting millions out of absolute poverty. 
 
The Employment Equity Act and other progressive laws have paved the way for more equitable representation of women in the economy – and by this one must add all women, whether they are black or white.
 
The proportion of women in the workforce has been increasing.
 
The empowerment of women contributes to sustainable development, inclusive growth and the cultivation of resilient communities. 
 
About 40 percent of preferential procurement in the public sector is awarded to women-owned businesses. 
 
Women-owned SMMEs are also supported through the National Empowerment Fund, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency and National Infrastructure Fund. 
 
Government continues to work towards enhancing gender equality and women empowerment.
 
As government, we are committed to expanding economic opportunities for women through skills training, entrepreneurial support, access to funding and multi-sectoral partnerships to place women in key sectors of the economy. 
 
We also continue our work to increase the participation of women in sectors such as science, technology, engineering and maths, as well as the green economy and industrial sectors.
 
Government also seek to increase women’s role in digital finance which includes digital banking, payments, access to finance and investments. 
 
Women-led enterprises are being supported through policies, mentorships and funding. Through capacity building initiatives, we aim to increase the participation of women in politics, business and civil society.
 
In Greater Tzaneen, women make up a significant portion of the population and continue to play critical roles in education, health, agriculture and the informal economy.
 
And yet, much like in most parts of the country, women battle unacceptable levels of gender-based violence, high unemployment rates, teenage pregnancy, limited access to economic opportunities, and patriarchal social structures that are barriers to their full empowerment.
 
Women struggle with access to basic services, especially water. 
 
Many of you rely on boreholes but they are often non-functional due to theft, lack of maintenance and infrastructure failure. 
 
We cannot and we will not leave anyone behind – including the people of Tzaneen and Limpopo at large. There are therefore serious questions that need to be answered when it comes to service delivery in this area, and around the need for accountability. 
 
I want to call on the leadership of the province to honour the women of 1956 by ensuring their descendants, the women of today, are able to lead lives of dignity through the provision of basic services.
 
Even as we have come a long way with respect to gender equality – we are still on this arduous journey – we dare not give up, or the next generation will be left with no inheritance.
 
The greatest challenge we face in this country is the pandemic of violence against women and children. 
 
We condemn the many high cases of gender-based violence and femicide recorded in our nation.
 
Real men do not abuse women. Real men do not rape women. Real men do not kill women.
 
Let us strive to be a society where we teach young boys that women are to be protected, and respected, and not abused. A society where men and boys understand the meaning of consent in sexual relationships.  A society where men do not use their money and influence to engage in predatory behaviour towards women. A society that does not condone the ill-treatment of women and children under the guise of culture or tradition.
 
Let us strive to be a society where someone’s sexual orientation is their business, and where we are clear that nobody, not a man, not a boy, not another woman, has the right to discriminate against or use violence against another because of how they choose to identify.
 
Ending the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide requires the efforts of government, business, labour, civil society and every member of society.
 
We must break the silence. This criminality thrives in a culture of silence. 
 
We have introduced new legislation to enhance protection of women and children and strengthen the punishment of perpetrators. 
 
Government has also increased the number of sexual offences courts and a number of police stations across the country are now better equipped to manage gender-based violence cases. These include the facilities at the Bolobedu police station, and the upgraded family law facilities at the Ga-Kgapane Magistrates Court.
 
To all the perpetrators of violence against women and children I’d like to say: you can run but you cannot hide.  
 
We have zero tolerance for the abuse of women and children. It will never be acceptable, not now, not ever.
 
Fellow South Africans,
 
As a people and as a country we have emerged from situations that destroyed other nations. 
 
Our unity is our strength. We may differ politically, religiously and socially but the glue that connects us all is our respect for human rights. And women’s rights are human rights. They cannot be separated. 
 
On this important day, let us collectively recommit ourselves to playing our part in building a future where the equality of men and women is not something on paper, but a reality. 
 
I wish all the women of South Africa a happy Women’s Day. 
 
I thank you.

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President Ramaphosa speaks to President Zelenskyy
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, 8 August 2025, received a briefing from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peace process between Russia and Ukraine. 

President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for South Africa's continued support in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict and affirmed Ukraine's commitment to securing a lasting peace with Russia. 

President Ramaphosa welcomed the briefing and pledged South Africa's ongoing support to peace initiatives that will end the war and loss of lives and destruction to infrastructure. 

The two leaders also affirmed their commitment to continue building mutually beneficial bilateral ties for the advancement of their respective economies and peoples.


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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President Cyril Ramaphosa offers condolences and solidarity to Government and people of Republic of Ghana
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President Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, conveyed a message of condolences to H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, following a helicopter crash which claimed the lives of eight people, including Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Hon. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. 

President Ramaphosa said the thoughts of the people of South Africa are with the bereaved families of all the victims of the tragedy. 

President Ramaphosa recalled that South Africa and Ghana share historical relations dating back to the days of the fights against colonialism and apartheid, adding that relations between the two countries have since grown exponentially over the years.

President Ramaphosa concluded by expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Ghana as they mourn this tragic loss.

 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of the Rand Water Zuikerbosch Water Purification Plant, Zuikerbosch, Emfuleni Local Municipality
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Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, 
Ministers and Deputy Ministers,
Premiers and Executive Mayors,
Chairperson of Rand Water, Mr Ramateu Monyokolo,
Members of the Rand Water Board,
Group Chief Executive, Mr Sipho Mosai,
Residents of Emfuleni,
Community, religious and traditional leaders,
Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen, 

Allow me to begin by congratulating Rand Water on the completion of Phase Two of the System 5 water purification plant here in Zuikerbosch.  

System 5 is one of Rand Water’s flagship bulk water augmentation projects. 

It aims to add an additional 600 million litres per day to the approximately 158 million per day already in use.  

This plant is part of Rand Water’s efforts to meet growing demand and ensure sustainable water security.

We are celebrating the completion of a vital piece of infrastructure, and we are affirming our shared commitment to the people of South Africa to continuously provide clean, reliable and safe water. 

Water is not just a basic human need. It is the lifeblood of any thriving society. 

Water sustains life, supports industry, empowers agriculture and fuels innovation. 

Our people expect clean water when they turn on the tap. 

They deserve water that is free from contaminants and that meets the highest global standards. 

Clean water is not a luxury. It is a right. 

Poor water quality leads to public health crises, economic hardship and a breakdown of confidence in our institutions. 

Water is an enabler of economic growth. 

We are determined to support industry with bulk water infrastructure including pipelines, pumping systems, dosing plants and purification works.  

Today, we are committing ourselves to build and maintain systems that will secure our nation's prosperity for generations to come. 

At the same time we remain steadfast in our commitment to managing water demand and reducing water that is unaccounted for. 

Besides the additional 600 million litres of water per day that will be added to Rand Water’s capacity, the System 5 project has made a significant social and economic contribution. 

Construction started in 2019 and it is still ongoing. 

Through this, Rand Water has managed to create 871 jobs in communities over the past six years. More than 2,100 community members in Rand Water’s areas of operation have been trained in construction trades. 

These trades include steel fixing, bricklaying, welding, electrical and many related trades.  

Since the start of the construction of this project, Rand Water has awarded work packages to 48 small, medium and micro enterprises, totalling R177 million. 

These SMMEs were contracted to provide services such as bedding, backfilling, fencing, site security and other construction works. 

Today’s milestone will contribute significantly towards South Africa’s growth, resilience and social upliftment.  

System 5 is one of the largest water purification projects of its kind. Its completion signals South Africa’s capacity to deliver complex, high-impact projects that respond to the demands of a growing population. 

The construction of solid infrastructure is the foundation of long-term economic empowerment.  

With every brick laid, storage dam built, pipeline installed, we are stitching together a South Africa that works for all our people. 

It is through projects like these that we build a resilient future, where our cities grow sustainably and our rural communities strive. 

This project supports Government’s three strategic priorities: to drive inclusive growth and job creation; to reduce poverty and tackle the high cost of living; and to build a capable, ethical and developmental state. 

We all have a responsibility to advance these priorities. 

We must maintain and protect what we build. 

We must unite against the theft and vandalisation of infrastructure. 

We must undertake regular maintenance to ensure that the life-span of our infrastructure is extended. 

Neglecting maintenance of our infrastructure is a disregard for the people it serves. 

We must enforce a culture of consistent maintenance, of timely intervention and of accountability.  

I appeal to all spheres of Government present here today to see maintenance not as an expense but as an investment in the longevity of our national assets.  

This project demonstrates what can be achieved when all spheres of government are working together.

It encapsulates the spirit of the District Development Model.

I urge all Premiers, Mayors and Rand Water to use the System 5 project as an inspiration to do more. 

Let us increase our ambition. 

Let us accelerate critical infrastructure projects across all sectors. 

But above all, let us place the dignity of our people at the centre of our plans. 

Gogo Thembu in Soweto, the farmer in Limpopo, the child in Mpumalanga and all South Africans must feel the positive impact of our work. 

The measure of success is not the ribbons we cut – but the daily impact felt by South Africans in their homes, workplaces and schools. 

In designing this plant, Rand Water was guided not only by immediate needs, but by the challenges ahead. 

Climate change continues to strain our water resources, disrupt rainfall patterns and threaten our ecosystems. 

System 5 signifies a purification model for the future. 

Infrastructure must not only meet today’s needs; it must withstand tomorrow’s uncertainties. 

We must innovate boldly, invest wisely and ensure that our water systems are climate resilient. 

Today, we are also taking another step forward in building a country of shared prosperity. 

Let the waters that flow through this facility be a testament to our commitment to provide clean and safe water to all our people.  

To Rand Water, to the engineers, workers, planners and officials behind System 5, I thank you for your dedication, your perseverance and your excellence. 

You are the builders of a better South Africa.

A South Africa that works for all.

I thank you.
 

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President Ramaphosa to address National Women’s Day Commemoration
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday, 09 August 2025, officiate the National Women’s Day Commemoration hosted by the Greater Tzaneen Municipality in Limpopo Province.
 
Women’s Month 2025 marks the 69th anniversary of the historic 1956 demonstration in which 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August to protest against the extension of pass laws and the Urban Areas Act.

President Ramaphosa will address the national commemoration of Women's Day under the theme “Building Resilient Economies for All”.

The event will take place at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen.
 
The theme aligns with South Africa’s G20 Presidency women engagement working groups on empowerment prioritising socioeconomic development; strengthening an enabling ecosystem for women's participation in the economy; fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration for impact and strengthening GBVF prevention through education, dialogue, and social mobilisation.

The commitment to empower women encapsulates South Africa's G20 Presidency theme of Solidarity. Equality. Sustainability. 

The focus of Women’s Month and is on promoting women's participation and representation in leadership and the economy. This focus recognises the potential of peace and security to create a conducive environment for women to thrive, undergirded by women’s key role in fostering social cohesion and building resilient communities.
 
President Ramaphosa will address National Women's Day Commemoration as follows: 
Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025
Time: 11:00
Venue: Nkowankowa Stadium, Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Limpopo Province


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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President Ramaphosa invites nominations for the Presidential Climate Commission
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is inviting public nominations from South Africans to serve as Commissioners for the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC).

Nominations will close on 29 August 2025.

The PCC is a statutory multi-stakeholder advisory body established to facilitate social dialogue and provide advice on South Africa’s response and development pathways, which ensures a just transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient economy and society, and national transformation goals.

The primary object of the Commission is to enable and inspire an action-oriented process towards a long-term just transition. In doing its work, the Commission must meaningfully and effectively engage in an inclusive and transparent public participation process, and make recommendations informed by the best available science and the principles of a just transition.

The term of the current Commission, which was established in 2020, comes to an end on 31 December 2025. Sections 10(4)(a) and 12(1)(a) of the Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024) empower the President to appoint the next Commissioners through a public nomination process. 

The Chairperson of the Commission is the President, and he appoints the Commissioners for a 5-year term, from among eligible fit and proper persons, with relevant experience in climate change, environmental policy, sustainable development, economic development, energy, or social justice and representative of broader sections and interests of our society.  

President Ramaphosa calls on South Africans, social partners and communities to seize this opportunity and nominate the best among themselves to ensure that their interests and voices are not left out of this crucial journey as we transition to an inclusive and sustainable economy and society that is fair and just.

Details of the nomination process and nomination forms can be accessed on The Presidency Website as follows:

Call for nominations: https://tinyurl.com/w8dvh8jf

Nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/2ydhsye4


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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